April 30th, 2007 by admin
Beware of rain, flood, landslides
source: The Nation
The weather bureau yesterday warned many areas to brace for heavy rain with the possibility of flash-floods and landslides. Coastal areas are at the greatest risk.
A low-pressure area in the Gulf of Thailand between now and Wednesday will bring heavy rain to the capital and Eastern Seabord, according to [...]
April 29th, 2007 by admin
Thai Immigration Clarifies 90-day Rule Change
PHUKET: — Following a spate of complaints from confused foreigners entering Thailand on “visa exemptionsâ€, Pol Capt Krissarat Nuesen of the Phuket Provincial Immigration Office has made a statement to clarify the 90-day rule and how it was changed, effective April 1.
Visa exemptions, commonly referred to as “visas on arrivalâ€, [...]
April 27th, 2007 by admin
The Thai government’s decision to break the patents on two Aids drugs and one heart drug, so it can offer them to all Thai citizens, is a bold move, which has put the country on a collision course with the big pharmaceutical firms.
Generic production of drugs can slash costs substantially
Six [...]
April 23rd, 2007 by admin
Visa Extension over 50 to Support Thai Child (April 2007)
This is a true story of an expatriates experience to obtain a one year visa with no money in the bank.
Extension of Non Imm “O” based on Age Over 50 and Support of Thai Child
After an enjoyable visa run to Savannakhet, my wife suggested I [...]
April 23rd, 2007 by admin
Deputy Minister of Education is concerned about unemployment in ThailandThe Deputy Minister of Education, Mr. Warakorn Samkoset, says he is worried about the unemployment situation in Thailand because the growth rate of the economy is only at four percent.
He says political uncertainty can affect the behaviours of consumers and investors. As a result, many people [...]
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